City Administration

Description of Activities

Within the Administration Department are the Management Services and Communications and Public Affairs Divisions. These divisions are responsible for a variety of assignments such as, legislative tracking, waste management, water policy, and providing the community with accurate information through the production of the Norwalk Now, Schedule of Events and One Person’s Trash, press releases, website, social media and other communication outlets. Administration also heads the Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, and coordinates the grant activities of the City

Office of the City Manager

Jesus M. Gomez
City Manager

Norwalk has a Council/City Manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager, who is responsible for overseeing the operation of the City. City Manager Jesus M. Gomez is the chief administrative officer of the City and is accountable to the City Council. The City Manager is responsible for assuring that the City's services are performed well and in accordance with Council's policies and within the capability of the City's resources.

The City Manager is the chief advisor to the City Council on policy options concerning the organization and activities of the departments under his supervision. The City Manager is responsible for submission of the City budget and capital improvement plan and responsible for its administration after Council adoption. The Manager keeps the Council advised of the City's financial condition and the future needs of the City. The City Manager is also the Executive Director of the Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency.